Cocktails

This bar has been a long time in the making… Originally starting life as an illegal Greek gambling den it became the liquor storeroom for Connections when it opened in 1975. Evidence of this use can be found in the names of products stored in here that are painted on the walls. The unusual grey colour of the walls can also be attributed to that time. A glassie was sent out here to get stock and smoked a “cigarette” that caused him to doze off and burn out the storeroom giving the walls their lovely patina. After that the room was used for storage of costumes, show props, lighting and other miscellaneous junk. The office was also moved into here and sat where the DJ now plays. Entry to the room was through a door in the back of the then cloakroom and across an uncovered gangway, across the rooftop of Plaka. That gangway and rooftop had the most sublime views across the city. Staff would sit on it during their breaks and watch the stars and our growing city, talk about their nights, their lives and all that stuff that we all talk about late in the morning. Everyone agreed that it would be a wonderful place for a bar and that was how the original roof terrace was born. Connections has always evolved and grown. Like our community has. We still want to get lost in music and dance the night away under disco lights but we also want to enjoy more sophisticated pursuits. Our musical tastes have broadened and so have our palates. This bar and the terrace are about fulfilling those needs in the only way we know how... glamorously! So, enjoy our new, grown-up bar but don’t ignore your youth. Go and get under those disco lights and have a dance on that dancefloor filled with memories. And once, just once, make sure you’re here at dawn to watch the sun rise over our city. It’ll make you glad to be alive. Glad to be part of this wonderful and very special place…

BARBARA

The Ladies

(otherwise known as an Old Fashioned)

Woodford Reserve bourbon, fresh orange, bitters soaked sugar cube and orange bitters.

Some are close friends, some are current or past staff members. Some are very dear customers and some are just plain funny. All are very special to us. Enjoy!

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CAROL

(otherwise known as a Martini) Tanqueray gin, dry vermouth with olives or a twist.

(otherwise known as a Margarita) Espolón Blanco tequila, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice with a salt rim.

Have you seen Will & Grace? If not why the hell are you ordering this cocktail? In fact why the hell are you in this bar… Vamoose!

Barbara is one of the originals. She’s seen it all and knows it all. And she’ll probably tell you it all too! An absolute stunner and wonderfully bold, this drink is for the serious bourbon lover.

DOLLY



$19

Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey, Chambord, egg white & fresh lime juice.

If there’s a more famous and more camp Southern Belle, we don’t know her, and we don’t want to know her! God bless Dolly Parton!

$20

CONSUELA

$17

Herradura Reposado tequila, Midori, fresh lime and fresh chilli.

Consuela is sweet, well balanced and surprisingly moreish. Served with fresh chilli rings on the side, you can make this one as hot as you like! Chilli lovers will not be disappointed. Ordering this cocktail is easy, simply scream out “CONSUELA!!”

Those in the know, know why. If you need to ask, you’re not in the know. If you are in the know you need not ask.

ROSARIO

$21

$19

TRACY

(otherwise known as an Amaretto Sour)

Amaretto di Sarrona , fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup and Pavan Orange Blossom Liqueur.

Tracy is our longest serving real girl. She’s the admin lady du jour, is scathingly sharp and just like this cocktail… quite simply beautiful. The perfect balance of sweet and sour.

$16

TOBEY



$19

Belvedere Citrus, fresh lime juice, orange juice & organic marmalade.

One of the first and only Drag Queens to be born in a female body. Rachel was her real name but we knew her as Raylene. She was a one of a kind, crazy woman and is adored and missed by us all. “Want it, Work it, Have it!... Quoin!”

$18

Plymouth Sloe gin, Angostura 7 rum, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla syrup.

$20

Herradura Resposado tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, pink grapefruit juice and fresh passionfruit.

Belvedere Citrus vodka, Maraschino cherries, fresh strawberries, lime wedges with a Blueberry Red Bull crown.

Rhonda is one of Gavin’s Aunties. When Rhonda enters or leaves a room you’d be forgiven for thinking a tornado has struck! She’s full of energy, always on the go and an absolute sweetheart. Kinda like this drink really!



$20

“Ooh that’s bitch!” said our Veronica Jones after sampling this snappy little sipper... and the “Veronica” was born. We decided there was no reason to alter that description really. “Elite!”

PENNY

$22

Frangelico, Malibu, Dark Crème De Cacao, Espresso & cream.

Narelle is a firecracker! And Gavin's BFF. She loves a good splash of Cointreau and has been known to become quite passionate after a few of ’em You have been warned... “Kisses Rellie!”

RHONDA

VERONICA

Plymouth Sloe gin, apricot brandy, Angostura 7 rum, grenadine and fresh lime juice.

Upon tasting this concoction Kate gave us her opinion; “Mmmm… it’s quite strong, sweet and slightly bitter… just like me! Loves it babes!”

NARELLE

$19

Jack Daniels, fresh lime, mixed berries and lemonade.

Voluptuous and intense, if you know her, you'll know that this cocktail is absolutely Tobey. To order this drink; onemustsimplyspeakasfastashumanlypossiblewithouttakinganybreathsorspacesatall! ….. Whilst wearing lashings of Dior Red lipstick.

KATE

RAYLENE

Gavin's big sister and his rock. Like its namesake this drink is deceptively strong, surprisingly complex and overwhelmingly adorable. We dare you to taste it and not fall in love with Penny.

$21

TRICIA

(otherwise known a French 75)

Gin, Lemon Juice, Powdered Sugar & Champagne over ice.

Tricia (or Pat to her friends) was pure glamour and the most fun date you could ever have. No gay man could ever want for a better beard. Like this drink you’ll want her by your side for the entire party. Well, at least until a tall, dark stranger asks for your number…

$18

$22

SARAH

(otherwise known a Negroni)

Tanqueray Gin, Campari, Cinzano Rosso.

The sister of our fearless leader (Does that make her The Fearless Sibling?) Grace, humility and charm envelop a steely determination. Deceptively powerful. This is the modern woman. As classy as the governor-general.

KATYNKA INGABOGOVIMANANA

(otherwise known as a Mule) Belvedere Pure vodka, fresh lime, mint and ginger beer.

WHITE

$19

Quarram Rocks Rose

$20

(our variation on a mojito)

Beenleigh Dark 5yo Rum, house-made lemongrass syrup, fresh lime and mint.

A long time ago, Connections gave this woman a gift. A gift that she turned around and gave back to us and our community a thousandfold. She made so many lives so much better. She’s also damn fine company. Trudy, a Mojito and some fine tunes in a beautiful bar (actually, any bar… and, trust me, there have been several) is my idea of a great night out.

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Quarram Rock SBS Beach Head SSB Rockcliff Chardonnay Tim Adams Reisling Mr Mick Reisling (Off Dry) La Boheme Act 3 Pinot Gris Carinae Torrontes

ROSE

One word, five syllables DE-RICK-ZOO-LAN-DER.

TRUDY

Wine

RED

Beach Head Cab Merlot Beresford Shiraz La Boheme Act 4 Syrah Gamay Mairena Malbec Rockcliff Pinot Noir

STICKY

Stella Bella Pink Muscat

SPARKLING

Veuve Moisans Brut NV 40 Foot Drop Sparkling Brut NV Cloudy Bay Perlorus NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV Veuve Clicquot Rose NV Dom Perignon NV

GLASS $10 $11 $12 $10 $12 $13 N/A

BOTTLE $40 $45 $60 $45 $55 $60 $65

$ 10

$35

$12 $12 $13 N/A N/A

$47 $47 $55 $60 $70

$8

$45

$12 $13 $14 N/A N/A N/A

$60 $65 $85 $170 $190 $400

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Premium Spirits

VODKA

Belvedere Pure Belvedere Citrus Belvedere Pink Grapefruit

RUM 10 Cane Pampero Añejo Angostura Reserva Angostura 7 Angostura 1919 Mount Gay Eclipse

Sailor Jerry’s Appleton Estate VX Appleton Estate 8 Beenleigh Dark 5YO Beenleigh Honey Rum

Espolón Blanco Herradura Silver Herradura Reposado Herradura Añejo

SCOTCH WHISKEY Dimple Chivas Regal

Johnnie Walker Black Label Johnnie Walker Double Black

Glenfiddich 12yo Balblair 2000 Talisker Singleton

Glenmorangie Glendronach Old Pulteney Yamazaki 12yo

COGNAC

GIN Hendricks Tanqueray Tanqueray 10 Finsbury

Wild Turkey Rye Wild Turkey Rare Breed Wild Turkey 86.8 Wild Turkey Honey Makers Mark

SINGLE MALT

TEQUILA Patron Añejo Patron Reposado Patron XO Espolón Reposado

Bulleit Woodford Reserve Gentleman Jack Jack Daniels Single Barrel Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey

Bombay Sapphire Plymouth Sloe South Brokers

Hennessey Hennessey VSOP

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Ketel 1 Ciroc Stolichnaya

BOURBON/WHISKY

This nightclub has been here a very long time and we intend it to be here for a long time yet. It was built on respect for and tolerance of all people and we will continue to run it on those principles. For four decades a whole bunch of people have worked really hard to build something really special for you to enjoy. Respect their work, respect those around you, respect yourself and we'll make sure you have a night to remember. Oh, and don't break our shit... please.

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